Fonda Fora

Name: Fonda Fora
Address: 630 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB, Canada, T2P 0J9
Telephone: (403) 764-6260
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

680 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Unspecified

630 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0J9

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2 people

May 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Good for groups

Located inside the Westley Hotel in the heart of Downtown Calgary, Fonda Fora is an exciting new contemporary Mexican restaurant brought to you by the folks at Thank You Hospitality.

Chef Jhonattan Lona has crafted a menu based on his upbringing in Querétaro and his journey in kitchens across the world. Much of our concept is based around the heirloom corn of Mexico. We import four types of corn from a collective of heirloom farms in Mexico in order to provide the best product we can. We process this corn from raw and turn it into masa for dishes all across our menu, like our Sope, Tamal, and of course, Tortillas. There is a saying in Mexico that we live by at Fonda Fora: "Sin maíz no hay país," meaning without corn, there is no country. Maíz is the lifeblood of Mexican cuisine, and we are excited to present it to you as it should be.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Unspecified
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 6:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:30 am–12:00 am Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 6:30 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
Phone number
(403) 764-6260
Website
http://Www.fondafora.com?y_source=1_Mjg5MTMxMTEtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=/
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Jhonattan Lona
Private party facilities
Located inside the Westley Hotel in the heart of Downtown Calgary, Fonda Fora is an exciting contemporary dining concept brought to you by the folks at Thank You Hospitality. We offer a wide range of options for all event sizes - big or small. Our team is here to help you every step of the way.
Private party contact
Fonda Fora: (403) 764-6260

Location
630 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0J9
Neighborhood
Calgary
Cross street
4th Ave and 6th Street SW
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Private dining

Pescado FritoCA$4.50
Atlantic salmon, spiced masa batter, heirloom corn tortilla, chipotle aioli
PanzaCA$4.50
Confit pork belly, heirloom corn tortilla, xnipec, white onion, cilantro
HongosCA$4.50
Pan-seared shiitake and oyster mushrooms, heirloom corn tortilla, queso fresco, avocado puree
BeanCA$4.50
Refritos, panela, cruda
TingaCA$4.50
Chicken tinga, lettuce, pickled onion

Drinks

Fonda Fora Heirloom Corn LagerCA$6.00
Field & Forge (4%)
Belgium Pale AleCA$6.00
Two Pillars (6%)
New England Pale AleCA$6.00
Blindman (5.5%)
Melody West Coast IPA CA$6.00
Ol'Beautiful (6.5%)
Wild SourCA$6.00
Dandy (7%)
Rotating TapCA$6.00
Caipirinha CA$12.00
Cachaça, muddled lime (2oz)
A la Pimienta CA$12.00
lemon and lime infused gin, orange, grapefruit, peppercorn, tonic (2oz)
Cosmo on the Rocks CA$12.00
vodka, orange liquor, cranberry, lime (2oz)
Jarritos Paloma CA$12.00
tequila, lime, agave. Choice of: pineapple, mango, mandarin, guava (1.5oz)
House White | Spain | 12%CA$10.00
House Red | Spain | 13.5%CA$10.00
House Sparkling | Spain | 11.5%CA$7.50

What 680 people are saying

Fonda Fora reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Fonda Fora offers a vibrant dining experience with "excellent Mexican food" and a "lively ambience." Diners commend the "friendly and knowledgeable staff," especially standout servers like Rylan and Gabby. The menu, featuring dishes like tinga tostadas and adobo short ribs, is perfect for sharing. Ideal for date nights or group gatherings.

680 Reviews

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Shey VIP
Calgary7 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is solid; good flavours, nice presentation, fresh, good quality. The cocktails were outstanding; great selection of well-balanced margaritas and a good number of zero-proof cocktails; the Horchatini was particularly good - an espresso martini with Horchata. Our server made our experience outstanding. She made excellent recommendations for drink pairings and the order in which the food was to be brought to the table . Will definitely be back.
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Emma VIP
Calgary4 reviews
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
The happy hour is worth it, $5 tacos are hard to beat, and they are pretty good. However the restaurant was fairly empty and the service was very slow.
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Lisa VIP
Calgary13 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a business lunch here - the volume was great, service was friendly and fast. Food was delicious - my lunch partner had chicken tostadas and I had queso panela tacos.
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Bettina
Calgary5 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Place was so pretty and service was great. Food had good flavour but it’s quite subtle and I felt like I wanted to taste that richness a lot more from mexican dishes.
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Michelle VIP
Calgary6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always an outstanding culinary experience!
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Kristen
Manitoba5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ordered the Tinga Tostadas, Papas Fritas and the Pork Pibil and really enjoyed all three dishes! All had lots of flavor and the Pork had the perfect level of spice. Would recommend this restaurant for a cute date night and/or drinks with the gals :)
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Anna VIP
Calgary6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was incredibly delicious and the portions are great for sharing
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DG VIP
Washington DC15 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good food and friendly staff. Slightly overpriced, but very good quality of ingredients. Would definitely recommend to others.
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Kate
Vancouver1 review
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were lucky to have Rylan as our server last night! He took the time to explain the menu, was incredibly attentive, and made our celebration even more enjoyable. Everything he recommended was fantastic, and our drinks were perfect.
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Leah VIP
Calgary14 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time here and enjoyed the ambiance and food. Just overall great
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FAQs

Fonda Fora offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (403) 764-6260.

Fonda Fora is rated 4.6 stars by 680 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

May 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

630 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0J9

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
4th Ave and 6th Street SW
Neighborhood
Calgary
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 6:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:30 am–12:00 am Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 6:30 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Unspecified
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Executive chef
Chef Jhonattan Lona
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://Www.fondafora.com?y_source=1_Mjg5MTMxMTEtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=/
Phone number
(403) 764-6260
Private party facilities
Located inside the Westley Hotel in the heart of Downtown Calgary, Fonda Fora is an exciting contemporary dining concept brought to you by the folks at Thank You Hospitality. We offer a wide range of options for all event sizes - big or small. Our team is here to help you every step of the way.
Private party contact
Fonda Fora: (403) 764-6260

Fonda Fora

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

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Private dining

The Social Room

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Menu

Tacos

Pescado FritoCA$4.50

PanzaCA$4.50

HongosCA$4.50

BeanCA$4.50

TingaCA$4.50

Drinks

Fonda Fora Heirloom Corn LagerCA$6.00

Belgium Pale AleCA$6.00

New England Pale AleCA$6.00

Melody West Coast IPA CA$6.00

Wild SourCA$6.00

Rotating TapCA$6.00

Caipirinha CA$12.00

A la Pimienta CA$12.00

Cosmo on the Rocks CA$12.00

Jarritos Paloma CA$12.00

House White | Spain | 12%CA$10.00

House Red | Spain | 13.5%CA$10.00

House Sparkling | Spain | 11.5%CA$7.50

What 680 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Fonda Fora offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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